What to Know About the Russian Hill Bi-Rite Market in San Francisco | Eater SF

"At 2140 Polk Street I learned that Bi-Rite Market opened on Thursday, August 29 as the chain’s largest location (4,000 square feet) and its new company headquarters; founding partner Sam Mogannam says the opening “feels like I’m coming home,” and he framed the store as a restoration of what inspired Bi‑Rite and a commitment to the neighborhood. Offerings mirror other locations—locally sourced produce, wine, chocolate—plus a newly installed kitchen for grab-and-go salads and made-to-order sandwiches, including the Lone Mountain achiote chicken sandwich with avocado, provolone, and chipotle aioli on focaccia, and opening specials such as the caprese (mozzarella, heirloom tomato, basil, balsamic) and the mortadella (mortadella, Parmigiano‑Reggiano, pistachio pesto, arugula, black pepper aioli). There is no butcher counter here; instead there’s a full-service fish counter beside the sandwich line and pre-packaged cuts from the butcher team (chicken, steaks, pork, lamb), plus a deep cheese and charcuterie selection. The aisles are intentionally left roomier so the store can respond to neighborhood requests (Mogannam says they can often source an item in a week), and opening-weekend plans include live music, a limited tote giveaway, and a donation of 3% of weekend sales to Project Open Hand." - Dianne de Guzman